Etiquette-made-easy with Rukhsana Eisa

You laugh at memories of dolling up in momma’s make-up and high heels, and smile at all your kiddy dreams of becoming a beauty queen. But there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be as poised, positive and picture-perfect as those tiara teens — with a little help from Rukshana Eisa.

Associated with Femina Miss India and Kingfisher Airlines and the head honcho of the Mumbai-based grooming consultancy Image Inc, Rukshana is in town with a two-day course on elegance and etiquette. Our Trendy Social Goddess scoped it out:

Styling: Basics on occasion-specific make-up and hair, silhouettes for particular body-types and how best to wear them.

Nutrition: Healthy eating habits, proper diets, fitness regimes — the essentials for super-sexy skin and a to-die-for bod.

Voice modulation: Inputs on modulation, diction and style. Stun the party with your perfect pitch.

Social and corporate grooming: Helpful hints on communication in various set-ups, table etiquette (fork and knife crossed after you’re done?) and maintaining your cool at meetings and cocktail dinners alike.

Trendy pick: The camera course. Discover your best profile, the right pose and correct lighting.

Get that acceptance speech ready now.

Rukshana Eisa classes on Jan 25-26, 10am-6pm, at KSCA, MG Road. Fifty seats available at Rs 8750 each. Forms from Monalisa, Commercial Street; Isis, Forum; Kahawa, Cunningham Road. Contact Nilanjana or Royinc at 9972255151.

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